The latest big board from ESPN.com's Chad Ford features three Michigan sophomores. Each is projected as a first-round pick in the 2014 NBA draft.

For two, Glenn Robinson III and Mitch McGary, this is old hat.

For the third, Nik Stauskas, this is new territory.

While Robinson fell from the projected No. 12 pick to the No. 17 pick and McGary dropped from No. 19 to 23, Stauskas debuted in Ford's mock draft at No. 29.

"The Michigan preseason NBA draft hype has really surrounded Robinson and McGary," Ford wrote. "But, through the Wolverines' first five games, it's been Stauskas who has been Michigan's best player on the floor."

Stauskas is averaging 20.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in 2013-14. The 6-foot-6 guard sat out a game against Coppin State on Friday with an ankle sprain and his status is unknown for a Tuesday meeting with No. 6 Duke.

Always considered a top-flight shooter, Stauskas' stock is rising as he's shown more and more of an offensive repertoire as a sophomore.

"Although Stauskas is neither an elite athlete nor a great defender, his offensive abilities are getting him a serious look from NBA scouts," Ford said. "Not only does he continue to be a lights-out shooter but he's getting to the line this season; last season, he had just 87 free throw attempts in 39 games, but this season he already has 46 in six games."

Though still early in the year, McGary's status has taken a hit thanks to a bum back and a staggered start to the season. The 6-foot-10 forward missed the opening two games before returning to average 8.2 points and 7.8 rebounds through five games.

Ford calls McGary's return a "mixed bag," but adds, "Clearly, McGary is still getting his legs underneath him and scouts are going to have to be patient. However, he's not helping his tenuous draft stock at the moment."

As for Robinson, the 6-foot-6 guard is averaging 12.1 points per game, but his shooting percentage is down from 57.2 percent as a freshman to 40.9 this year.

"Robinson has been a bit of a disappointment coming out of the gate this season," Ford said. "With Tim Hardaway Jr. and Trey Burke out of the picture, Robinson was supposed to have a breakout season. Instead, he's been marginal -- in part because of some lingering back issues."

Robinson has continually been projected as a 2014 lottery pick since deciding to return for his sophomore season.

"We fully expect Robinson to improve once he's totally healthy, but right now there's very little to get excited about," Ford said.